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Early Childhood Career Path

Official name: National Certificate (Vocational): Education & Development

Finish school with a career working with young children. Early childhood development, learning psychology and human development, together with English, Maths Literacy and Life Orientation.

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QualificationNC(V), Levels 2 to 4

EntryGrade 9 or higher

Length3 years

Early childhood student reading to toddlers

DHET-registered private college 2023/FE07/012 · NC(V) Levels 2 to 4 · Entry from Grade 9 · National DHET exams

Why this course

A career with children

Crèches, pre-schools and early childhood centres need people who understand how children grow and learn.

A national qualification

DHET NC(V) Levels 2 to 4

A recognised qualification from the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Meaningful work

Help children grow

Work with young children in their most important years.

Options

Work or further study

Go into early childhood work, or on to further study.

The outcome

What you will be able to do

Learners study how children develop and learn, and how to support them:

  • Understand how children grow and develop

  • Support early learning through play and activities

  • Understand how people learn

  • Understand human and social development

  • Work in crèches, pre-schools and ECD centres

What you learn

Your subjects

Vocational subjects plus three fundamentals at every level.

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Learners in a workshop

  • 3 levels

  • 7 subjects per level

  • Grade 9 entry

Part 1

Vocational subjects

  • Early Childhood Development

  • Human & Social Development

  • Learning Psychology

  • Art & Science of Teaching

Part 2

Fundamentals

  • English (First Additional Language)

  • Mathematical Literacy

  • Life Orientation

Ready to start? Leave your number and we call you back.

Quick check

Is this course for you?

Ask yourself these three questions.

  • Have you passed Grade 9 or higher?

  • Do you enjoy working with children?

  • Do you want to finish school with job skills?

Three yeses? This course is for you.

How it works

From first call to certificate

  • EnquireLeave your number. We explain the programme and what you need to apply.

  • Apply and enrolBring your Grade 9 (or higher) results and we help you enrol.

  • Study each levelSeven subjects per level: fundamentals plus your vocational subjects.

  • Tests and examsInternal assessments during the year and national DHET exams.

  • Move up a levelPass Level 2, then Level 3, then Level 4.

How you are assessed

Vocational subjects

50% internal assessment and 50% national exam. You need 50% in both to pass.

Fundamental subjects

25% internal assessment and 75% national exam.

Time per subject

About 200 hours for each subject, at each level.

What you leave with

What you leave with

An NC(V) qualificationThe National Certificate (Vocational) in Education & Development at the level you pass.

A career directionA clear path into early childhood work.

Ways to join

Choose how you join

Pick the option that fits you, then leave your details below.

School-leavers

Start after Grade 9

  • Finish school with a career subject

  • Three levels over three years

  • Practical, job-related subjects

Parents

Enrol your child

  • We explain the subjects and the levels

  • Help with the enrolment steps

  • A clear route to work or further study

Adults

Go back to learning

  • Get a national qualification

  • Vocational subjects you can use at work

  • Study with support

Questions

Before you enrol

Still unsure? Call or WhatsApp +27 62 495 8450.

What is NC(V)?

The National Certificate (Vocational) is a DHET qualification at Levels 2, 3 and 4. It combines school subjects with a career field, so you finish school with job skills.

Who can apply?

Anyone who has passed Grade 9 or higher. Adults can apply too.

How long does it take?

Three years full time: one year for each level.

Is Injongo registered to offer it?

Yes. Injongo is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private college (2023/FE07/012) to offer NC(V) Hospitality, Education & Development and Primary Agriculture, Levels 2 to 4.

Where are classes held?

Ask us where NC(V) classes run. We will explain the options for your town when you enquire.

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